Leontopodium kurilense
Leontopodium kurilense
- Native to:
- Kuril Is.
iNaturalist: © birdchuvashia (iNaturalist #69211442)






Taxonomy
- Division:
- Magnoliophyta | - Flowering plants
- Family:
- Asteraceae
- Genus:
- Leontopodium
- Species:
- Leontopodium kurilense
Growth Characteristics
- Height:
- 15 cm
- Drought Tolerance:
- Medium
- Bloom Months:
- jul,aug
- Bloom Colors:
- white
Garden & Ecology Notes
- Wildlife Value:
- bees, butterflies
- Deer Resistant:
- Yes
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
Propagation & Germination
- Stratification:
- Cold/moist stratification required — 30–60 days
- Germination Time:
- 14–30 days
- Notes:
- Seeds benefit from cold stratification for 4-8 weeks before sowing.
Source: deepseek-v4-flash
ORGHPS Germination Guide: Expose to fluctuating outdoor winter temps incl. freezing for 3 months. Increase light/temp in spring.